Category Archives: Switzerland

Press Releases & News from Switzerland distributed via EuropaWire

NAGRAVISION, DishTV India, and Samsung Launch Groundbreaking Direct-to-TV Service Using TVKey Cloud

(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION has expanded its partnership with DishTV India and Samsung to launch an innovative Direct-to-TV service using the TVKey Cloud platform, enabling secure content delivery directly to Samsung Connected TVs without the need for set-top boxes. This marks … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel and LEGO Unveil State-of-the-Art Distribution Center in Australia, Advancing Sustainable Supply Chain Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and the LEGO Group have inaugurated a new distribution center in Truganina, Victoria, to enhance supply chain operations across Australia and New Zealand. This facility spans 26,500 square meters and can store up to 26,000 pallets, catering … Read the full press release

NAGRAVISION and Airties Team Up to Enhance Cybersecurity Solutions for Homes and Small Businesses

(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION has partnered with Airties to integrate the NAGRA Scout cybersecurity suite into Airties’ Smart Wi-Fi portfolio, marking a significant step toward bolstering digital security for residential and small business customers. This collaboration aims to provide a comprehensive … Read the full press release

EMPA Researchers Pioneering Nanoceramics for Innovative Skin Disease Treatment

(IN BRIEF) On October 1, 2024, Andrea Six reported on the groundbreaking work by EMPA researchers in collaboration with Aldena Therapeutics to develop nanoceramic “stars” for treating common skin conditions like psoriasis and neurodermatitis. These nanoceramic structures temporarily create micro-wounds … Read the full press release

Zalando Expands AI Fashion Assistant and Adds Trend Spotter to Four More Cities Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Zalando has expanded its AI-powered fashion assistant across all 25 of its markets, now offering personalized fashion recommendations in local languages. This assistant, which integrates Zalando’s own models with OpenAI’s large language models, tailors advice based on factors … Read the full press release

Berlin Hosts Global GovTech Hub to Drive Public Sector Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) The World Economic Forum and GovTech Campus Deutschland have launched the Global Government Technology Centre (GGTC) in Berlin, aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of public services globally. The GGTC connects Germany’s GovTech ecosystem with a global network … Read the full press release

Brightsight Singapore Achieves EMVCo Accreditation, Boosting Payment Security Certification in Asia

(IN BRIEF) Brightsight, an SGS company, has received official recognition from EMVCo for its Singapore facility, making it an authorized laboratory for conducting EMV security evaluations on platforms and applications (ICC). This accreditation allows Brightsight to provide local and international … Read the full press release

Authorities Dismantle Albanian-Led Drug Ring in Italy, 66 Arrested in Eurojust-Coordinated Operation

(IN BRIEF) Authorities in Italy, Albania, Poland, and Switzerland, coordinated by Eurojust, have dismantled a major Albanian-led cocaine trafficking network. A total of 66 individuals were arrested, with 45 of them taken into custody on an action day. The criminal … Read the full press release

Roche’s Gazyva Shows Breakthrough Results in Treating Lupus Nephritis, Offering Hope for Kidney Disease Patients

(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced positive results from its phase III REGENCY study, showing that its drug Gazyva®/Gazyvaro® (obinutuzumab) significantly outperformed standard therapy in treating active lupus nephritis. The study found that patients receiving Gazyva/Gazyvaro, in combination with standard therapies, … Read the full press release

Swissport Strengthens Board with Former Kuehne+Nagel CEO Detlef Trefzger to Drive Global Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Swissport International AG has appointed former Kuehne+Nagel CEO Detlef Trefzger as a Non-Executive Director to its Board of Directors. Trefzger, who brings extensive industry expertise from his leadership roles at Kuehne+Nagel and DB Schenker, will support Swissport’s global … Read the full press release

Perovskia Solar Powers Up IoT Sector with New Funding and Innovative Solar Technology

(IN BRIEF) Perovskia Solar, an Empa spin-off, has secured over two million Swiss francs in seed funding and signed contracts with more than ten major IoT companies. Specializing in custom-printed perovskite solar cells, the company aims to provide sustainable energy … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut Sets Path to Net Zero by 2050 with New Decarbonization Roadmap

(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut has launched its Net Zero Roadmap, outlining its plan to fully decarbonize its value chain and reach Net Zero emissions by 2050. The roadmap sets an interim target of reducing emissions by 30% by 2030, focusing … Read the full press release

Commerzbank and Crypto Finance Partner to Provide Secure Crypto Asset Services for Corporate Clients in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Commerzbank has partnered with Crypto Finance, a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse, to offer secure access to digital assets, specifically bitcoin and ether, for its corporate clients in Germany. Commerzbank will handle crypto asset custody, while Crypto Finance manages … Read the full press release

Basilea Secures USD 268 Million Agreement with BARDA to Develop Novel Antifungal and Antibacterial Treatments

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica has entered into a multi-year agreement with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to support the development of novel antifungal and antibacterial treatments. The agreement provides an initial USD 29 million, with the potential … Read the full press release

Revolutionizing Healthcare Logistics: Medtronic and Kuehne+Nagel Open Cutting-Edge Fulfilment Center in Canada

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, in partnership with Medtronic, has opened a new temperature-controlled healthcare fulfilment centre in Milton, Ontario. This 25,000 square meter facility will serve as a distribution hub for Medtronic’s medical devices and therapies, supporting hospitals and healthcare institutions … Read the full press release

E.ON and Siemens Partner to Expand Public EV Charging Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) E.ON and Siemens have signed a global framework agreement to strengthen E.ON’s public charging infrastructure across Europe. The collaboration will deploy Siemens’ SICHARGE D high-power chargers and Sifinity Control backend system, optimizing network management and reliability. The agreement … Read the full press release

Swissport to Mandate Electric Ground Support Equipment from 2025 in Sustainability Push

(IN BRIEF) Swissport will require electric-powered vehicles for key ground support operations starting January 2025 as part of its goal to achieve 55% electric Ground Support Equipment (eGSE) by 2032. The company plans to invest over €1 billion in electric … Read the full press release

European SOLiDIFY Project Develops Advanced Lithium-Metal Solid-State Battery for Electric Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) The SOLiDIFY consortium, part of the Horizon 2020 initiative, has developed a high-performance lithium-metal solid-state battery with an energy density of 1070 Wh/L, surpassing current lithium-ion batteries. This innovative “liquid-to-solid” electrolyte battery, produced at Belgium’s EnergyVille lab, offers … Read the full press release

FUCHS SE to Acquire Swiss Lubricant Specialist STRUB & Co. AG

(IN BRIEF) FUCHS SE has signed a letter of intent to acquire Swiss lubricant company STRUB & Co. AG as part of its strategy to expand its market presence in Switzerland. The acquisition will provide FUCHS with direct access to … Read the full press release

SGS Celebrates Three Years of Supporting Morocco’s Product Conformity Assessment Program

(IN BRIEF) SGS celebrates three years of supporting Morocco’s Product Conformity Assessment (PCA) program, which ensures compliance with national standards across 419 product categories. The program, launched by Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, protects consumers and promotes fair competition … Read the full press release